Can You Ever Forgive Me?(2018)
“Her greatest work will be her biggest crime.”
Overview
When a bestselling celebrity biographer is no longer able to get published because she has fallen out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception.
Director
Marielle Heller
Studio
Archer Gray
Revenue
$9M
Cast
Melissa McCarthy
as Lee Israel
Richard E. Grant
as Jack Hock
Dolly Wells
as Anna
Ben Falcone
as Alan Schmidt
Gregory Korostishevsky
as Andrei
Jane Curtin
as Marjorie
Stephen Spinella
as Paul
Christian Navarro
as Kurt
Pun Bandhu
as Agent Doyle
Erik LaRay Harvey
as Agent Solanas
Brandon Scott Jones
as Glen
Shae D'Lyn
as Nell
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2018
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Box Office
$9M
Production Companies
Archer Gray • TSG Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Can You Ever Forgive Me??▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018).
What is Can You Ever Forgive Me? about?▼
When a bestselling celebrity biographer is no longer able to get published because she has fallen out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception.
Who directed Can You Ever Forgive Me??▼
Can You Ever Forgive Me? was directed by Marielle Heller and released in 2018. It is a drama, crime, comedy film.
How long is Can You Ever Forgive Me??▼
Can You Ever Forgive Me? has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Can You Ever Forgive Me??▼
The cast of Can You Ever Forgive Me? includes Melissa McCarthy as Lee Israel, Richard E. Grant as Jack Hock, Dolly Wells as Anna, Ben Falcone as Alan Schmidt, Gregory Korostishevsky as Andrei and more.
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